This winter, master the art of romancing with the Taj 'Winter Holiday Offers'. Relive those magical moments when time stood still. Discover a thousand spectacular ways to catch the dawn and an infinite number of ways to define ‘holiday’ itself. Valid from October 1, 2004 till April 30, 2005, and spanning over 30 exotic destinations in India, Dubai, the Maldives and Sri Lanka, the Taj Holidays offer an unrivalled leisure experience.

Experience the art of soul therapy at the Taj Spas, seven Sundays in Goa, heavenly abodes and beating schedules in Kerala, princely living in Rajasthan, oxygen gardens in Nilgiris, veiled mountains in West India, and discovery in international destinations.

The Taj Winter Holiday Offers allow guests to enjoy their holiday at their own pace with specially designed experiences that include a variety of sightseeing, entertainment, activity and romantic dining options such as dining on the beach, outside your villas, near the poolside or in your room, with your own choice of wine or champagne. Couples can also choose to dine in a traditional ketuvallam boat, with display kitchen where fresh catch of the day is cooked or at the outdoor beach tent.

Available across the Taj Leisure Hotels in Goa, Cochin and Chennai; the Taj Spa Holidays offer guests a whole new experience. Specially designed couples massage and treatment rooms to help the both of you relax, de-stress and rejuvenate. Baptise yourself in a flower-scented pool, meditate upon a fiery tropical sunset, purify your soul with a warm, herbal massage, renounce worldly comforts (if only for an hour) at a yoga session or engage in retail therapy. Every moment at the Taj Spas is a spiritual revelation.

The adventurous can exhilarate in the great Indian outdoors with river rafting in Cochin to rappelling, rock climbing, tyrolean traverse, trekking, cave expedition in North Goa; from catamaran ride and deep sea fishing in Chennai and bamboo rafting on the Periyar Lake in Thekkady to desert safaris on camel or horse back in Jodhpur.

On offer from the Taj Hotel Resorts and Palaces are a wide array of holiday offers ranging from the de-stressing Taj Spa Holidays and exciting Taj 'Best of a Destination' Holidays in Goa, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Nilgiris to the famous Golden Triangle, or travel overseas to the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Kathmandu and Mauritius.

Few can resist the allure of lyrical strains from Portuguese love songs, or the beckoning call of tropical breezes rustling through palm fronds. Listen closely to music, which is the very soul of Goa, and you can almost hear cannon fire reverberating from the ruined ramparts of forts. On a lighter note, the merry peals of bells, from whitewashed churches in sleepy villages, fill the air. But the hedonistic spirit of Goa only comes alive with the resounding cries of ‘Viva Carnival! Viva Goa’. Master the Art of Seven Sundays with the Taj Goa Holidays at Taj Exotica, Fort Aguada Beach Resort and Taj Holiday Village. Or discover much more than just the beaches and sea of this ‘Tourist Paradise’ with the Taj ‘Best of Goa’ Holidays, which has a soul that goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer.

With its verdant jungles, aquamarine lagoons, lush paddy fields and emerald backwaters, Kerala is always a delightfully immodest shade of green. Nestled deep within its pristine landscape are some of the finest Taj Kerala Hotels – Taj Malabar in Cochin; Taj Residency in Calicut and Ernakulam; Taj Garden Retreat in Kumarakom, Thekkady and Varkala; and the new exotic destination – Green Cove Resort and Spa in Kovalam (opening December 2004). Here, every moment in Kerala becomes an unparalleled sensual experience. Inhale the fragrance of freshly-ground spices, feel the caress of silky smooth petals as you step into a herbal spa, listen to the chant of 150 oarsmen rhythmically rowing past in sleek snake boats, glimpse the royal Indian tiger lazily basking in the evening sun, and experience the art of heavenly abodes with the Taj Kerala Holidays. Or learn the art of beating schedules with the Taj ‘Best of Kerala’ Holidays and Taj Kerala – Luxury Holidays, cherishing an experience for a lifetime.

Like its framed patchwork quilts, Rajasthan is a mesmerising swirl of colours with its rich history woven with sagas of illustrious dynasties. A land where paradoxes flourish, from rigid codes of chivalry to tales of unbridled passion, from shimmering lakes to endless desert vistas, from stately pleasure palaces to labyrinthine bazaars. Nothing reflects the cultural diversity of the Rajput clans quite like the Taj, with its finest palaces and hotels – Jai Mahal Palace, Rambagh Palace, Ramgarh Lodge and SMS Hotel in Jaipur; Sawai Madhopur Lodge in Sawai Madhopur; Taj Hari Mahal in Jodhpur; Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur; and Rawal Kot in Jaisalmer. Master the art of princely living with the Taj Rajasthan Holidays. Or allow yourself to soak in the ambience of Rajasthan at your own pace with the Taj ‘Best of Rajasthan’ Holidays.

Revel in the art of discovery at international destinations with Taj Samudra and Taj Exotica in the Garden of Eden - Sri Lanka, Taj Coral Reef Resort and Taj Exotica Resort and Spa in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives, Hotel de’l Annapurna on the snow-capped Himalayan peaks in Nepal and Taj Palace Hotel right in the heart of Dubai, also known as a Shoppers’ Paradise and the Venice of the Gulf. Or just experience luxury at its best at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in Mauritius (opening November 2004), which overlooks the turquoise waters of Tamarin Bay, where a private villa by the sea beckons with a quiet Mauritian candour.

No matter which Taj Holiday you choose, you will find each one dedicated to ‘The Art of Holidaying’.

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces is one of South Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 57 hotels in 38 locations across India with 13 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, UK, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its flagship hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India’s premier business house.